/ ˈfɔːkɑːst; NAmE ˈfɔːrkæst/ noun , verb
■ noun
a statement about what will happen in the future, based on information that is available now :
sales forecasts
The forecast said there would be sunny intervals and showers.
—see also weather forecast
■ verb
( fore·cast , fore·cast ) or ( fore·cast·ed , fore·cast·ed ) to say what you think will happen in the future based on information that you have now
SYN predict :
[ vn ]
Experts are forecasting a recovery in the economy.
Snow is forecast for tomorrow.
Temperatures were forecast to reach 40°C.
[ v that ]
The report forecasts that prices will rise by 3% next month.
[also v wh- ]